Narrabeen Lagoon

Saltwater
Estuary

Narrabeen Lagoon

Saltwater
Estuary

Sq. miles: 1.7
Boat Ramps: 0
Access Points: 0
Species: 12

Narrabeen Lagoon is a large coastal estuary and the largest estuary system on Sydney's Northern Beaches, covering a waterway area of 2.2 square kilometres within a 55 square kilometre catchment. This tidal lagoon sits just behind the iconic North Narrabeen surf beach and is a dynamic ecosystem that opens and closes to the ocean naturally depending on rainfall and ocean conditions. The surrounding landscape is undulating bushland, providing stunning vistas and a haven for wildlife. The lagoon is a hub for low-impact recreation, including line fishing, and is encircled by an award-winning, accessible multi-use trail.

New South Wales licenses and regulations4 to check before you go

Species & education

Learn what type of fish are at Narrabeen Lagoon and what's needed to catch them.

Find which waters have the species you want to catch

Australian Bonito

Sarda australis

Australian Salmon

Arripis trutta

Dusky Flathead

Platycephalus fuscus

Luderick

Girella tricuspidata

Mulloway

Argyrosomus japonicus

Rock Blackfish

Girella elevata

Sand Whiting

Sillago ciliata

Sea Garfish

Hyporhamphus australis

Tailor

Pomatomus saltatrix

Tarwhine

Rhabdosargus sarba

Yellowfin Bream

Acanthopagrus australis

Yellowtail Scad

Trachurus novaezelandiae

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Narrabeen Lagoon. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.

Know where you can legally fish on Narrabeen Lagoon

See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.

New South Wales licenses and regulations

New South Wales Boating Regulations

Official Transport for NSW (NSW Maritime) hub for safety and rules on NSW waterways, including the Boating Handbook, lifejacket and safety-equipment requirements, and navigation and speed rules.

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New South Wales Fishing License

Official Service NSW page for the NSW recreational fishing fee/licence. Anyone fishing NSW waters (fresh or salt) must pay the recreational fishing fee and carry the receipt unless exempt. See the page for current fees and exemptions.

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New South Wales Fishing Regulations

Official NSW DPIRD Fisheries hub for recreational fishing rules, covering saltwater and freshwater bag and size limits, possession limits, gear rules and closures.

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New South Wales Stream Access Laws

Official NSW DPIRD Fisheries Angler Access page - NSW's closest equivalent to a stream-access page. Explains the public right to fish tidal waters, legal stream access via public land, and that crossing private land needs the owner's permission.

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Take Narrabeen Lagoon with you

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Tides, wind & water conditions (10 day forecast)

On open water, wind and tide matter as much as the weather. See the best times to fish Narrabeen Lagoon and check the marine forecast before you launch.

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